Motipali - Paikmal, Bargarh

Motipali is a village situated in the Paikmal tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Paikamal and around 124 km from Bargarh. Bartund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Motipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Motipali is 379797. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 768039 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Motipali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Padampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Motipali

According to the 2011 Census, Motipali village had a total population of 173 people, including 82 males and 91 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,110 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.14%, with male literacy at 70.67% and female literacy at 39.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Motipali

Motipali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Motipali

Motipali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Motipali is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Motipali is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Motipali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Motipali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Motipali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Motipali village are given below:

FAQs about Motipali